Nurse Practitioner

Texas Sleep Medicine; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) or retirement plan

CME allowance

Structured onboarding and training

Collaborative team environment focused

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Sleep Medicine in Austin, Texas seeks a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our sleep medicine team. You will evaluate, diagnose, and manage adults with sleep disorders, collaborating with physicians and staff to develop personalized treatment plans and educate patients about options.

We welcome experienced sleep medicine providers as well as NPs and PAs transitioning from related specialties. Structured onboarding and training are provided to support your success.

Competenze

• Current, applicable Texas licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• National board certification appropriate to the profession.
• Active DEA registration, as required for the position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• A compassionate, patient-first approach to care.
• Comfort using electronic medical records and telemedicine platforms.

Mansioni

• Conduct initial consultations and follow-up visits for adult patients in person and through telemedicine.
• Order and interpret home sleep apnea tests and in-lab sleep studies, as appropriate to clinical privileges and applicable requirements, and discuss results with patients.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders.
• Educate patients on appropriate treatment options, including PAP therapy, oral appliance therapy, CBT-I, medications, and surgical interventions when indicated.Monitor PAP therapy adherence, troubleshoot treatment challenges, and help patients achieve better long-term outcomes.
• Explain diagnoses and treatment options in clear, patient-friendly language to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate care with physicians, clinical staff, durable medical equipment (DME) partners, and referring providers.
• Deliver a positive, respectful, and compassionate patient experience at every visit.
• Collaborate with the care team to support high-quality, evidence-based sleep medicine services.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient education

Telemedicine

Formazione

Texas NP/PA licensure

National certification

DEA registration

BLS certification

Strumenti

EMR systems

Telemedicine platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Sleep Medicine

About Texas Sleep Medicine

Texas Sleep Medicine is a specialty medical practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. Our goal is to help patients sleep better, improve their health, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Our collaborative team of providers, clinical staff, and support professionals delivers comprehensive sleep care through in-office and telemedicine visits, offering patients access to a range of diagnostic and treatment options.

About the Role

Texas Sleep Medicine is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our provider team in Austin, Texas.

In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and manage adult patients with a variety of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. You will collaborate with our physicians and clinical team to develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients about their options, and support them throughout their care journey.

We welcome experienced sleep medicine providers as well as qualified NPs and PAs transitioning from primary care, pulmonology, neurology, or related specialties. Structured training is available to help qualified candidates build their expertise in sleep medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations and follow-up visits for adult patients in person and through telemedicine.
• Order and interpret home sleep apnea tests and in-lab sleep studies, as appropriate to clinical privileges and applicable requirements, and discuss results with patients.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders.
• Educate patients on appropriate treatment options, including PAP therapy, oral appliance therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), medications, and surgical interventions when indicated.Monitor PAP therapy adherence, troubleshoot treatment challenges, and help patients achieve better long-term outcomes.
• Explain diagnoses and treatment options in clear, patient-friendly language to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate care with physicians, clinical staff, durable medical equipment (DME) partners, and referring providers.
• Deliver a positive, respectful, and compassionate patient experience at every visit.
• Collaborate with the care team to support high-quality, evidence-based sleep medicine services.

Qualifications

Required for all candidates:

• Current, applicable Texas licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• National certification appropriate to the profession.
• Active DEA registration, as required for the position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• A compassionate, patient-first approach to care.
• Comfort using electronic medical records and telemedicine platforms.

Profession-specific credentials:

• Nurse Practitioners: National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or equivalent certification appropriate to the role.
• Physician Assistants: Current Physician Assistant licensure in Texas and national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Preferred:

• Previous experience in sleep medicine.
• Experience in primary care, pulmonology, neurology, or another relevant specialty.
• Familiarity with PAP therapy, sleep testing, and the management of common sleep disorders.

New graduates and qualified NPs and PAs transitioning into sleep medicine are encouraged to apply. Structured onboarding and training are available to support the transition into this specialty.

Texas Sleep Medicine offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Structured onboarding and training
• A supportive, collaborative team environment focused on patient care and outcomes

Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Location & Employment Type

Location: Austin, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Care Delivery: In-office and telemedicine

We welcome qualified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who share our commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Texas Sleep Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.